Young professionals have a ball

What: Aberdeen Young Professionals (AYP) Ball 2018.

Where: Doubletree by Hilton Treetops, Aberdeen.

Who: The event was sponsored by Peterson, Peter Vardy, Blackford Craft Distillery, Paragon Service Point and Fairytale Events and attended by members of the AYP networking group. The event was also hosted by TV magician Ben Hanlin, who wowed the audience with his magic tricks.

Why: Established in 2009, Aberdeen Young Professionals is a networking group aimed at young professionals who either work or are based in the Aberdeen area. The Aberdeen Young Professionals Ball celebrated the mentoring scheme which brings fresh young talent together with those with experience and time to give to mentor the next generation, by awarding a Mentee and Mentor of the Year.

LEFT: Nicole Kennedy, Emma Honeyman (mentee of the year) and Samantha Cairns RIGHT: Robert Scott, Adrian Johnston and Roy Cook

Jordan Tassell, Jamie Milne, Rachel Scott, Callum Lamont and Daniel Crozier

Ross Jolly, founder of AYP, and his wife Jill

Sasha Tait, Stacy Edghill (mentor of the year), Annabelle MacPherson and Stephanie Cocking

Iona Foubister, Kirsty Gordon, Holly Wyatt, Rebecca Lesis and Charlotte Sinclair

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